22 amazing rooftop bars in London

The Culpeper, Spitalfields

The rooftop bar at this 1884 boozer, named after local 17th-century herbalist Nicholas Culpeper, is also a herb and vegetable garden complete with mint patches, tomato vines and cucumbers (this summer's theme), featuring a "resident gherkin" to celebrate "the power of the pickle" and all things cucumber. On hot days, expect a crackling barbecue. There are also views of the Gherkin and Heron Tower.